P-Rays Unveil 2015 Roster

The Princeton Rays arrived throughout the day today (June 19) to Hunnicutt Field and the P-Rays also unveiled the list of names of those who will be representing Princeton to begin the 2015 Appalachian League season. There will be three players from last season, including infielder Bill Pujols, outfielder Patrick Grady, and pitcher Ruben Paredes.

Among the players arriving in Princeton for their first year of Appy League action include the following:

Pitchers (14)

Jose Alvarado: 2 years VSL, 1 year GCL Rays, Led the VSL Rays with 54 strikeouts in 2013

Armando Bastardo: 3 years VSL

Blake Bivens: 1 year GCL Rays

Brock Burke: 1 year GCL Rays

Genesis Cabrera: 1 year DSL Rays

Alberto Casanas: 2 years VSL, 1 year GCL Rays

Porter Clayton: "Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 21st round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Oregon (Eugene , OR) and the Tampa Bay Rays in the 19th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Dixie State College of Utah (St. George , UT)." (www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=clayto000por). 

Junior Feliz: DSL 2 years, GCL 1 year

Ian Gibaut: 22 year old pitcher out Tulane University, alma mater of Brandon Gomes , MLB.com had him ranked as the 130th best player in the draft , Probably would have been a higher pick, but an injury lowered his stock (DraysBay)

Deivy Mendez: 1 year DSL, 1 year GCL

Spencer Moran: 1 year GCL

Jose Mujica: 2 years GCL

Ruben Paredes: 1 year DSL, 2 years GCL

Noel Rodriguez: 21 year old pitcher out of Paradise Valley Community College, Was 1-1 with a 1.19 ERA in 37 innings pitched this past season (DraysBay)

Catchers (3)

Jamie Mitchell: GCL Rays 2014, school - Northwest Nazarene, ID

David Rodriguez:

Jose Rojas: DCL Rays 3 years, GCL Rays 1 year

Infielders (6)

Blake Butera: 2B, Boston College, "Butera hit .284 with 12 extra-base hits (nine doubles) in 49 games in 2015. He showed patience at the plate with 112 walks over four seasons" (http://highschoolsports.nola.com/news/article/-6108424860647305199/mandeville-product-blake-butera-picked-by-tampa-bay-rays-in-35th-round-of-2015-mlb-draft/).

Peter Maris: SS, "His best year as a Gaucho came this past season, as he hit a career-best .294 while clubbing a pair of home runs, notching 11 extra-base hits, driving in 24 runs, and working 24 bases on balls as the squad's starting third baseman. He was the only UCSB player to appear in all of the team's 58 games in 2015." "The left-batting, right-throwing infielder earned a pair of postseason awards, as he was named to All-Conference teams by both the Big West and College Sports Madness, who tabbed him as a First Teamer." (http://ucsb.prestosports.com/sports/m-basebl/2014-15/releases/20150616gm8yrg). 

Kewby Meyer: OF, "He was named to the All-Mountain West Conference second team as a senior. He batted .343 with thee triples, six home runs and 55 RBI. He also had 22 doubles, giving him 69 during his career, the second most in school history. He leaves Nevada ranked third in games played (217) and fourth in career hits (273)" (http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Nevadas-Kewby-Meyer-Drafted-by-Rays-306847691.html). "Meyer, a 6'1″, 190 senior outfielder out of Nevada, capped his excellent four-year collegiate career with his best season in 2015, hitting to a .343/.385/.542 line with 23 doubles, 6 homers, and 55 RBI in 55 games." "It is not easy to find players with the natural pure hitting ability of Kewby Meyer and his bat may be enough to get him to the major leagues if the rest of his game makes just minor strides." (rayscoloredglasses.com/2015/06/18/tampa-bay-rays-pure-hitter-kewby-meyer-round-37/).

Jonathan Popadics: Shortstop, The Master's College, Ranks #5 in Division I in Total Assists (182), Ranks #7 in Division I in Assists per Game (3.309), Ranks #17 in Caught Stealing per Game (0.164) - NAIA Official Statistics

Bill Pujols: 2B, 3B, SS, Returning player

Brett Sullivan: 2B, "This season at University of the Pacific, he hit to a .275/.314/.492 line with 11 doubles, 5 triples, 7 homers, and 28 RBI in 207 plate appearances. His plate discipline was bad, especially by college standards, as his strikeout to walk ratio was just 21-11. However, his bat speed is legitimate and he also comes with raw power" (http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2015/06/11/tampa-bay-rays-take-brett-sullivans-bat-speed-in-round-17/).

Outfielders (4)

Landon Cray: CF, "Cray, who is 5'9″ and 170 pounds, is a centerfielder out of Seattle University who stood out enough for his excellent defense, strong plate approach, and blazing speed that the Tampa Bay Rays made him their 18th round selection." (http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2015/06/11/tampa-bay-rays-discipline-defense-landon-cray/). 

Patrick Grady: LF/RF, Returning Player, "As a senior at DII Lander University, Grady's numbers were outstanding. He would hit .386/.518/.614 in 236 at-bats while putting up a BB-K ratio of 48-36. Grady would also score 91 runs in just 61 games (ranking first in DII), and went a perfect 16-16 in stolen base attempts." (http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2014/06/11/patrick-grady-tampa-bay-rays-33rd-round/).

Zac Law: OF, "Defensively in centerfield, Law moves well and also has an above-average arm for the position" (http://rayscoloredglasses.com/2014/06/09/tampa-bay-rays-find-money-of-zac-law-23rd/)

Angel Perez: RF